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DY12 UJX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,501 mi
Last recorded162,501 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 162,501 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 146,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,041 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 126,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,735 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,689 miles

Central Front Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,256 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 44,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY12 UJX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 UJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY12 UJX registered?

DY12 UJX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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